Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Raleigh, N.C., the North Carolina Legislature's bill to assume the Direct Tax was indefinitely postponed 78-48 due to disputes over land tax equalization, despite majority support. The Suspension Bill was revived and expected to pass, expiring in July. The session is set to end tomorrow.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
Owing to the difference of opinion which exists in the Legislature on the subject of the equalization of the Land tax, though it is believed that there is a majority of both houses in favor of the measure, the bill for assuming the Direct Tax has been lost. It was yesterday indefinitely postponed in the House of Commons 78 votes to 48.
The Suspension Bill has been revived again, and it is thought it will now pass. The suspension, if the bill passes in its present form, will expire at the first courts in July.
It is expected that the Legislature will rise tomorrow.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Raleigh, N.C.
Event Date
Dec. 24
Outcome
bill for assuming the direct tax indefinitely postponed 78 votes to 48; suspension bill revived and expected to pass, expiring at first courts in july; legislature to rise tomorrow.
Event Details
Difference of opinion in Legislature on equalization of Land tax led to loss of Direct Tax assumption bill despite majority favor. Suspension Bill revived and anticipated to pass.